Eagles Lose Sixth Straight as Commanders Rally 27-10
Philadelphia led 10-0 early but gave up 27 unanswered points to Washington on Sunday Night Football, falling to 2-6 without quarterback Jalen Hurts.
The Philadelphia Eagles lost their sixth consecutive game Sunday night, falling 27-10 to the Washington Commanders after surrendering 27 unanswered points. Philadelphia led 10-0 in the first quarter but never scored again, dropping to 2-6 while Washington improved to 2-4-1 and moved out of last place in the NFC East, according to OutKick.
What happened
The Eagles opened with a Jake Elliott 40-yard field goal and a three-yard Saquon Barkley touchdown run set up by a Washington turnover. That was the extent of their scoring.
Washington answered with a 56-yard Drew Stevens field goal late in the first quarter, a Jayden Daniels eight-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs in the second, and a 39-yard Stevens kick before halftime to take a 13-10 lead.
The decisive sequence came in the third quarter. Dorance Armstrong strip-sacked Philadelphia quarterback Tanner McKee, Charles Omenihu recovered, and Daniels connected with Treylon Burks for 53 yards on the next play to set up a 25-yard Stevens field goal.
Philadelphia’s best chance to close the gap in the fourth quarter unraveled on a penalty. Elliott appeared to make a 36-yard field goal that would have cut the deficit to three, but an illegal formation call on left tackle Jordan Mailata erased the points. Pushed back five yards, Elliott missed wide right.
Washington sealed it with a 42-yard Stevens field goal at the 3:43 mark, a Rasul Douglas interception of McKee on the next possession, and a one-yard Rachaad White touchdown run with 1:52 left. Austin Ekeler added a two-point conversion for the final margin.
Why it matters
Philadelphia is playing without starting quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is reportedly set to miss the remainder of the season after blood clots were found in his lungs. McKee, his replacement, held the ball, took sacks, avoided downfield throws and turned it over twice, per the report.
Without a passing threat, Washington loaded the box and limited Barkley to 30 yards on 13 carries. This suggests opponents will keep daring McKee to beat them until Philadelphia proves it can throw.
Daniels finished with 217 passing yards, one touchdown and no turnovers, giving Washington a clean, efficient outing while the Eagles’ mistakes compounded.
Key facts at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Final score | Commanders 27, Eagles 10 |
| Eagles record | 2-6, six straight losses |
| Commanders record | 2-4-1 |
| Eagles’ early lead | 10-0 in first quarter |
| Washington’s run | 27 unanswered points |
| Jayden Daniels | 217 passing yards, 1 TD, 0 turnovers |
| Saquon Barkley | 30 rushing yards on 13 carries |
| Drew Stevens | Field goals of 56, 39, 25 and 42 yards |
| Key turnover | Armstrong strip-sack of McKee, recovered by Omenihu |
| Late interception | Rasul Douglas picks off McKee |
What this means for you
- If you follow the Eagles, expect continued pressure on McKee and stacked boxes against Barkley until the passing game shows it can punish single coverage.
- For fantasy or betting purposes, Barkley’s value likely stays capped while Hurts is out, based on this game’s usage and results.
- Washington’s win keeps it out of last place in the NFC East, but a 2-4-1 record still leaves little margin for error.
Frequently asked questions
Why are the Eagles losing?
Philadelphia is without Jalen Hurts, who is reportedly out for the season with blood clots in his lungs. Backup Tanner McKee struggled Sunday, and Washington capitalized by loading the box against Barkley.
What is the Eagles’ record now?
Philadelphia is 2-6 after its sixth straight loss.
How did the Commanders score 27 unanswered points?
Four Drew Stevens field goals, a Daniels touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs, a late Rachaad White touchdown run and an Ekeler two-point conversion accounted for the run.
What was the turning point?
The third-quarter strip-sack of McKee by Dorance Armstrong, recovered by Charles Omenihu, led to a 53-yard Daniels pass to Treylon Burks and a Stevens field goal.
What to watch next
Philadelphia’s quarterback plan with Hurts reportedly out for the season, and whether McKee gets another start. Washington’s next step is building on a win that lifted it out of last place.
- Philadelphia led 10-0 but surrendered 27 unanswered points in a 27-10 loss.
- The Eagles are 2-6 with six straight losses; Washington is 2-4-1.
- Backup Tanner McKee struggled without Jalen Hurts, and Barkley was held to 30 yards.